Procurement Specialist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Fully remote work

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join their team in a completely remote setup. The role focuses on sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and quality across essential goods and services.

You will negotiate with vendors, monitor supplier performance, and drive value through strategic procurement practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams, all within a fully remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement or related purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-contract management skills.
• Proficient with procurement software and inventory systems.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source suppliers, evaluating capabilities, reliability, and pricing.
• Negotiate purchase terms to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Manage procurement process: create POs and track deliveries.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet procurement needs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Remote work adaptability

Tools

Procurement software

Inventory management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to join their team in a completely remote setup. This critical role involves managing the sourcing and purchasing of essential goods and services, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and quality. You will engage in strategic negotiations with vendors, monitor supply chain performance, and contribute to optimizing the company's overall expenditure. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of remote work, fostering efficiency and driving value through diligent procurement practices and supplier relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and source potential suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, reliability, and pricing structures.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of purchase agreements to achieve the best possible outcomes for the company.
• Manage the entire procurement process, including generating purchase orders and tracking deliveries.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of suppliers and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement or a related purchasing field.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing vendor contracts.
• Proficiency with procurement software and inventory management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, adapted for a remote context.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse workload effectively.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary.
• The advantage of a fully remote position, offering excellent work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth within the procurement domain.
• A supportive virtual team that encourages innovation and collaboration.